Crown & Lion

Reliably busy whenever there’s a Premier League football match on, this busy British-themed pub attracts a predominantly male crowd. With its smoky atmosphere, deafening live sports screenings and pricey drinks and food, it wouldn’t be the first port of call in every neighbourhood, but as the residents of the surrounding TECOM and The Greens neighbourhoods aren’t spoilt for choice, it does well. While the menu may be overpriced, it’s hard to argue with the gargantuan portions placed before you. There are also regualr food deals and a happy hour to take advantage off if you're around at the right time. Load up on classics such as boulder-sized home-made pies next to mountains of mashed potato, crisp battered fish atop a collapsed Jenga-esque rubble of chips and cheese toasties the size of small cars. Service can be unhelpful at times, but the venue itself still manages to remain laidback and fun – and if you’re in the neighbourhood, hungry, and fancy watching a match, it’s perhaps the best option you’ve got.
Crown & Lion